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Police arrest two men in connection with murder

Two men now face charges in connection with the murder of a southern Kentucky man.

68-year-old Thomas Martin was found dead inside his Monroe County home last week, after police say his house was set on fire.

State Police say on Monday, two men were arrested in connection with the crime.

22-year-old Jessie Parke, of Summershade, is now charged with murder, arson, and burglary. He was arrested by the U.S. Marshal's Service at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Police say Parke is now awaiting extradition back to Kentucky.

22-year-old Jonathan Young, of Glasgow, is charged with complicity to commit murder, complicity to commit arson, and complicity to commit burglary.


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